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As always, a lot is going on at our hospital. Keep up with what's new at Vista Health System—awards, new technologies, new professionals and treatments—here. We're happy to share our changes, announcements and successes, and hope you'll celebrate with us.

There are more and more media reports about the flu in Illinois and we are seeing more cases come to our ER. Here is some information that may help you regarding those who are at most risk for serious complications from the flu. Remember, the flu ca

Dr. Aaron Siegel, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Director at Vista Medical Center East, of the greater Chicago Lake County area today announced its bariatric surgical center has been reaccredited as a COMPREHENSIVE Center under the Meta

Waukegan, IL —Vista Medical Center East has again been recognized with an “A” rating for patient safety and quality by The Leapfrog Group, an independent organi¬zation that rates hospitals nationwide. The “A” rating is the highest grade awarded by T

For the second consecutive year, Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan has been recognized with an “A” rating for patient safety and quality by The Leapfrog Group, an independent organization that rates hospitals nationwide. The “A” rating is The Le

Waukegan, IL – The men and women of the Antioch Fire Fighters Association are not only dedicated to fighting fires; they’re also fighting breast cancer after raising almost $1,500 that will help several women in the community save their hair while u

Waukegan, IL – Colds and the flu often occur around the same time of year, and both have similar, unpleasant symptoms. While it can be hard to differentiate between the two, it’s important to distinguish the cause of your symptoms to determine the b

Waukegan, IL – Even if you’re young, you’re not invincible. Accidents can happen to anyone. Be prepared. Get health insurance. The health professionals at Vista Health System offer these top 10 reasons for enrolling for health insurance. 10. Without

Waukegan, IL – If you’re uninsured, there’s still time to sign up for health insurance on the Health Insurance Marketplace and avoid the penalty. Under the Affordable Care Act, 2015 is the first year Americans must prove they had qualifying health i

Waukegan, IL – As an important step forward in providing care for people who suffer from sleep disorders, Vista Health System recently received national accreditation for its two comprehensive Sleep Centers in Waukegan and Lindenhurst. Vista earned

List Published by The Joint Commission Honors Exemplary Care Waukegan, IL – Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan today was named a 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the nation’s leading accreditor of health care o

Waukegan, IL – Beginning November 15, Vista Health System will help area residents learn about and enroll in health insurance options on the Health Insurance Marketplace. As part of the Affordable Care Act, most U.S. citizens are required to have he

Waukegan, IL – The latest U.S. News & World Report ranking of hospitals nationwide shows that Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan is the only hospital in Lake County, IL, recognized in 2014 with Gold-Plus Quality Achievement Awards in Stroke a

It is easy to spot those who were born to be a nurse. They spend just a little more time with patients, listen just a little closer and get to know families just a little more. They are exceptional nurses and we have more than just a few of them. Th

Vista Health System is helping to celebrate American Heart Month with a series of free presentations that are open to the public each Thursday evening in February at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. The Feb. 13 & 20 presentations feature c

Vista Health System has named Kerry Hill as its new Chief Financial Officer. Hill joined Vista in early October and has assumed responsibilities that focus on expense control and revenue growth through the evaluation of service lines and strategic o

Waukegan, IL — Santa and his elves will be greeting kids, parents and grandparents at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan this Saturday morning, Dec. 7. This free and open event will be held in the completely remodeled and expanded New Family Cent

Waukegan, IL— Vista Health System officially opened the Vista Cancer Center on its campus in Lindenhurst with a ribbon cutting event held Tuesday evening, Nov. 19. A crowd of approximately 100 local officials, business leaders, physicians, patients

Waukegan, IL— Vista Health System today announced the acquisition of Oncology/Hematology Associates of Northern Illinois (OHANI), a three-physician oncology practice that was founded in the early 1980s. Joining Vista are Narendra Kapadia, M.D., who

Waukegan, IL – Healthy Woman, a Vista Health System resource, is celebrating its sixth anniversary on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at the Marriott Lincolnshire Resort. The annual event will begin with a free Women's Health Expo from 3-6:30 p.m., follow

Waukegan, IL— strong> Monday morning was not the typical start of a work week for a Lake County judge, two attorneys, a university business development manager and three insurance company employees. Instead of being in a court room or in an offic

Members of the leadership team at Vista Health System traded in their hospital scrubs and business attire on Friday, Aug. 16, to wash cars and raise more than $700 for charity. Donations will be divided equally among the American Cancer Society, the

The Vista Physician Group (VPG) announces the addition of Alla Bodner, M.D., Obstetrics & Gynecology, to its practice. Dr. Bodner, who is fluent in both Russian and Spanish, is now seeing patients in the VPG office in Grayslake. There she joins

June 28, 2013 - Dozens of local dignitaries, community leaders, patients and well-wishers helped to celebrate the grand opening of the Vista Physician Group’s new practice office in Zion in an event held Thursday evening, June 27. The office is loca

The grand opening of the Vista Physician Group (VPG) office in North Chicago was held Thursday evening, June 13, in a festive ribbon cutting event outside the new Grant Place commercial building at 1801 N. Sheridan Rd. The crowd was joined by North

Waukegan, IL (May 30, 2013)- Almost 200 local officials, community and business leaders and assorted guests were on hand Wednesday evening at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan to mark the grand opening of the newest maternity/birthing unit in La

Waukegan, IL— For high school students thinking about a career in health care, specifically in a hospital, they might not realize there are many options beyond being a doctor or a nurse. Thanks to a recent tour offered by Vista Medical Center East,

Recent award presented by the American Heart Association Waukegan, IL — Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan has been recognized by the American Heart Association with the Get With The Guidelines®–Heart Failure Silver Quality Achievement Award. Thi

Waukegan, IL- (March 1, 2013) - Don Louis, 61, of North Chicago, already had a history of several strokes when he was diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). This condition occurs when the large blood vessel (aorta) that supplies blood to

Waukegan, IL – Vista Medical Center East has been accredited by the Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program. This accreditation recognizes programs with a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes